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Nottingham, United Kingdom

Provision of accounts to US Group Company under US GAAP, and day to control of financial processes and procedures for local business and US subsidiary.Responsible for provision of accounts using Oracle Accounting, producing annual budgets, monthly forecasts, cashflows and audit, in Sterling and US Dollar.

Derbyshire

Providing hands on assistance in the development of a new business selling beauty products in the UK. Involved in company set up, raising initial finance, developing business plan and processes. Generally offering business advice and management.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Commercial window cleaning company having experienced a difficult trading period in need of turnaround.Key achievements:· Reviewed business position and developed strategic plan.· Organised, managed and controlled a packaged liquidation.· Obtained funding and creditors agreement to enable Phoenix Company to trade.· Developed financial structure and policies to control new business.· Trained staff and management in finance and management control techniques appropriate to the business.· Business now trading at a profit.Responsibilities:· To engender trust with existing management and staff, and provide a clear business strategy· Produce forecasts, budgets to ascertain potential of new business and project manage agreed strategy · Negotiate with banks, suppliers and staff to enable ‘phoenix’ business to progress· Manage liquidation of old business and develop policies and procedures for new company· Initially manage all aspects of financial management of the business, and chair management meetings to ensure sales and operations are in line with agreed targets

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Company offering bespoke flood defence products targeting the homeowners throughout the UK.Key achievements:· Helped create business from initial idea and comprehensive research.· Obtained Government grants and Business Angel funding to develop the concept in conjunction with Stafford University.· Helped in the design of patented products that have attained the BSI Kite mark standard.· Assisted in the development of a three-month PR and marketing campaign to support launch.· Helped to establish supplier and distribution routes.Responsibilities:· Manage all aspects of financial business requirements, operations and administration· Ensure funding available for initial R&D, marketing and product launch· Provide administrative support to Sales and Marketing Director

Lichfield

Overseas property development, travel, and various other subsidiary businesses including antiques, builder’s merchants, stained glass production.Key achievements:· Developed timely and accurate reporting and information structure for fellow managers.· Implemented cash control systems designed to enable informed management of the business.· By implementing basic but previously absent controls to the financial management of the business, the department was transformed from being de-motivated and inefficient, to a well managed, and effective team bringing true value to the business.Responsibilities:· Manage and develop seven accounting staff over four sites· Develop reporting procedures for multi-site, multi-function group· Produce accounts, forecasts, budgets and manage financials for 12 businesses including: overseas property development, holiday rentals, UK property services, antiques, stained glass manufacturer, recycled building materials, textiles and garden landscaping· Business partnered the directors and managers of the individual companies· Recruitment, HR and company secretarial duties

Derby, United Kingdom

Community benefits and incentives service provider, developed to offer goods and services for employees and members of large organizations e.g. businesses, charities, schools.Key achievements:· Created innovative network of business introducers reducing fixed costs of exploiting the market.· Established new service facilities into niche markets, generating both commission and subscription income.· By developing close relationships with local businesses the company created a network of like-minded individuals keen to introduce opportunities to one another, and develop the Halo concept through their own networks.· Negotiated integration of business into a wider group of complimentary businesses.Responsibilities:· Develop and manage all aspects of financial control for new business· Produce necessary finance forecasts and budgets · Produce monthly accounts pack for banks and other stakeholders· Source finance for business development

Burton On Trent

Service provider supplying vehicles, insurance, mobile phones and associated products to large businesses e.g. Grant Thornton, FordKey achievements:· Created business employing 100 staff, with direct responsibility for managing six Operational Directors.· Instrumental in building “business partner” status with Ford Credit Europe to supply Vehicle Finance Consultancy to the Corporate Fleet customer base of Ford UK.Responsibilities:· Manage all Directors of individual businesses within the group including: vehicle procurement and rentals, insurance, telecommunications, franchising and IT services· Specific responsibility for group centralised functions including: finance, HR, sales, marketing, IT, and administration· Negotiate with funders and manage up to £100 million of vehicle funding· Liaison with external accountants, key suppliers and funders

Walsall, United Kingdom

Large privately owned manufacturer and trade supplier of uPVC window and door products.Key achievements:· As Management Accountant, developed new accounting function and policies.· Instrumental in preparation, negotiation and completion of MBO· As newly appointed FD post MBO, assisted in growing business by 33% in less than 3 years.Responsibilities:· Manage accounting and HR function, comprising six staff· Management accounting function including: accounts/KPI production, credit control, payroll weekly for 150 shop floor staff, and monthly for 30 salaried staff, purchase ledger, capex, liaison with external accountants, production of annual accounts, forecasting and budgetary control· Chief contact and negotiator with key suppliers, banks and other stakeholders

Hnd, Business Studies

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